Chapter 2

College Algebra · 450 exercises

Problem 37

For the following exercises, graph the pair of equations on the same axes, and state whether they are parallel, perpendicular, or neither. \(3 x-2 y=5\) \(6 y-9 x=6\)

3 step solution

Problem 37

For the following exercises, perform the indicated operation and express the result as a simplified complex number. $$ \frac{2+\sqrt{-12}}{2} $$

5 step solution

Problem 37

Determine the discriminant, and then state how many solutions there are and the nature of the solutions. Do not solve. $$ 6 x^{2}-x-2=0 $$

4 step solution

Problem 37

For each of the following exercises, construct a table and graph the equation by plotting at least three points. $$2 y=x+3$$

4 step solution

Problem 38

For the following exercises, solve the equation by identifying the quadratic form. Use a substitute variable and find all real solutions by factoring. $$ 4(t-1)^{2}-9(t-1)=-2 $$

9 step solution

Problem 38

For the following exercises, graph the pair of equations on the same axes, and state whether they are parallel, perpendicular, or neither. \(y=\frac{3 x+1}{4}\) \(y=3 x+2\)

4 step solution

Problem 38

For the following exercises, perform the indicated operation and express the result as a simplified complex number. $$ \frac{4+\sqrt{-20}}{2} $$

4 step solution

Problem 38

The area of a trapezoid is given by \(A=\frac{1}{2} h\left(b_{1}+b_{2}\right)\) Use the formula to find the area of a trapezoid with \(h=6, b_{1}=14,\) and \(b_{2}=8\)

4 step solution

Problem 38

Solve the quadratic equation by using the quadratic formula. If the solutions are not real, state No Real Solution. $$ 2 x^{2}+5 x+3=0 $$

6 step solution

Problem 38

For each of the following exercises, find and plot the \(x\) -and \(y\) -intercepts, and graph the straight line based on those two points. $$4 x-3 y=12$$

4 step solution

Problem 39

For the following exercises, solve the equation by identifying the quadratic form. Use a substitute variable and find all real solutions by factoring. $$ \left(x^{2}-1\right)^{2}+\left(x^{2}-1\right)-12=0 $$

5 step solution

Problem 39

Graph both straight lines (left-hand side being \(y_{1}\) and right-hand side being \(y_{2}\) ) on the same axes. Find the point of intersection and solve the inequality by observing where it is true comparing the \(y\) -values of the lines. $$ x-2>2 x+1 $$

5 step solution

Problem 39

For the following exercises, graph the pair of equations on the same axes, and state whether they are parallel, perpendicular, or neither. \(x=4\) \(y=-3\)

3 step solution

Problem 39

For the following exercises, perform the indicated operation and express the result as a simplified complex number. $$ i^{8} $$

4 step solution

Problem 39

Solve for \(h : A=\frac{1}{2} h\left(b_{1}+b_{2}\right)\)

3 step solution

Problem 39

Solve the quadratic equation by using the quadratic formula. If the solutions are not real, state No Real Solution. $$ x^{2}+x=4 $$

6 step solution

Problem 39

For each of the following exercises, find and plot the \(x\) -and \(y\) -intercepts, and graph the straight line based on those two points. $$x-2 y=8$$

4 step solution

Problem 39

\text { Solve for } h: A=\frac{1}{2} h\left(b_{1}+b_{2}\right)

4 step solution

Problem 40

For the following exercises, graph both straight lines (left-hand side being \(y_{1}\) and right-hand side being \(y_{2}\) ) on the same axes. Find the poin of intersection and solve the inequality by observing where it is true comparing the \(y\) -values of the lines. $$ x+1>x+4 $$

4 step solution

Problem 40

For the following exercises, solve the equation by identifying the quadratic form. Use a substitute variable and find all real solutions by factoring. $$ (x+1)^{2}-8(x+1)-9=0 $$

6 step solution

Problem 40

For the following exercises, find the slope of the line that passes through the given points. \((5,4)\) and \((7,9)\)

4 step solution

Problem 40

For the following exercises, perform the indicated operation and express the result as a simplified complex number. $$ i^{15} $$

4 step solution

Problem 40

Solve the quadratic equation by using the quadratic formula. If the solutions are not real, state No Real Solution. $$ 2 x^{2}-8 x-5=0 $$

5 step solution

Problem 40

For each of the following exercises, find and plot the \(x\) -and \(y\) -intercepts, and graph the straight line based on those two points. $$y-5=5 x$$

4 step solution

Problem 41

For the following exercises, graph both straight lines (left-hand side being \(y_{1}\) and right-hand side being \(y_{2}\) ) on the same axes. Find the poin of intersection and solve the inequality by observing where it is true comparing the \(y\) -values of the lines. $$ \frac{1}{2} x+1>\frac{1}{2} x-5 $$

4 step solution

Problem 41

For the following exercises, solve the equation by identifying the quadratic form. Use a substitute variable and find all real solutions by factoring. $$ (x-3)^{2}-4=0 $$

6 step solution

Problem 41

For the following exercises, find the slope of the line that passes through the given points. \((-3,2)\) and \((4,-7)\)

5 step solution

Problem 41

Find the dimensions of an American football field. The length is \(200 \mathrm{ft}\) more than the width, and the perimeter is \(1,040 \mathrm{ft}\). Find the length and width. Use the perimeter formula \(P=2 L+2 W\).

7 step solution

Problem 41

For the following exercises, perform the indicated operation and express the result as a simplified complex number. $$ i^{22} $$

3 step solution

Problem 41

Solve the quadratic equation by using the quadratic formula. If the solutions are not real, state No Real Solution. $$ 3 x^{2}-5 x+1=0 $$

6 step solution

Problem 41

For each of the following exercises, find and plot the \(x\) -and \(y\) -intercepts, and graph the straight line based on those two points. $$3 y=-2 x+6$$

4 step solution

Problem 41

Find the dimensions of an American football fi ld. The length is \(200 \mathrm{ft}\) ore than the width, and the perimeter is \(1,040 \mathrm{ft}\). Fi \(\mathrm{d}\) the length and width. Use the perimeter formula \(P=2 L+2 W\).

6 step solution

Problem 42

For the following exercises, graph both straight lines (left-hand side being \(y_{1}\) and right-hand side being \(y_{2}\) ) on the same axes. Find the poin of intersection and solve the inequality by observing where it is true comparing the \(y\) -values of the lines. $$ 4 x+1<\frac{1}{2} x+3 $$

4 step solution

Problem 42

For the following exercises, solve for the unknown variable. $$ x^{-2}-x^{-1}-12=0 $$

5 step solution

Problem 42

Graph both straight lines (left-hand side being \(y_{1}\) and right-hand side being \(y_{2}\) ) on the same axes. Find the point of intersection and solve the inequality by observing where it is true comparing the \(y\) -values of the lines. $$ 4 x+1<\frac{1}{2} x+3 $$

5 step solution

Problem 42

For the following exercises, find the slope of the line that passes through the given points. \((-5,4)\) and \((2,4)\)

5 step solution

Problem 42

Distance equals rate times time, \(d=r t\) . Find the distance Tom travels if he is moving at a rate of 55 \(\mathrm{mi} / \mathrm{h}\) for 3.5 \(\mathrm{h}\) .

5 step solution

Problem 42

For the following exercises, use a calculator to help answer the questions. Evaluate \((1+i)^{k}\) for \(k=4,8,\) and \(12 .\) Predict the value if \(k=16\).

5 step solution

Problem 42

Solve the quadratic equation by using the quadratic formula. If the solutions are not real, state No Real Solution. $$ x^{2}+4 x+2=0 $$

5 step solution

Problem 42

For each of the following exercises, find and plot the \(x\) -and \(y\) -intercepts, and graph the straight line based on those two points. $$y=\frac{x-3}{2}$$

4 step solution

Problem 43

For the following exercises, write the set in interval notation. $$ \\{x |-1< x <3\\} $$

2 step solution

Problem 43

For the following exercises, solve for the unknown variable. $$ \sqrt{|x|^{2}}=x $$

5 step solution

Problem 43

Write the set in interval notation. $$ \\{x \mid-1

3 step solution

Problem 43

For the following exercises, find the slope of the line that passes through the given points. \((-1,-2)\) and \((3,4)\)

5 step solution

Problem 43

For the following exercises, use a calculator to help answer the questions. Evaluate \((1-i)^{k}\) for \(k=2,6,\) and \(10 .\) Predict the value if \(k=14 .\)

4 step solution

Problem 43

Solve the quadratic equation by using the quadratic formula. If the solutions are not real, state No Real Solution. $$ 4+\frac{1}{x}-\frac{1}{x^{2}}=0 $$

5 step solution

Problem 44

For the following exercises, write the set in interval notation. $$ \\{x | x \geq 7\\} $$

3 step solution

Problem 44

For the following exercises, solve for the unknown variable. $$ t^{10}-t^{5}+1=0 $$

5 step solution

Problem 44

Write the set in interval notation. $$ \\{x \mid x \geq 7\\} $$

3 step solution

Problem 44

For the following exercises, find the slope of the line that passes through the given points. \((3,-2)\) and \((3,-2)\)

4 step solution

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